Elizabeth Soletti

Elizabeth "Betty" Soletti, a longtime resident of Weed, passed away on July 18, 2012. She died peacefully with her family at her side at the Shasta View Nursing Home in Weed. She was 85 years old.

Betty was born on March 8, 1927 in San Francisco to Charles and Elsie Riebeling. Betty was married to John Soletti Sr. in 1946. They were married 44 years. She was employed and retired from Long-Bell and International Paper Company in 1985. She worked in the door department for 30 years.

She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Holy Family Women's Society and the Weed Seniors. She was a member of the Weed Sons of Italy for 65 years.

The love of her life was caring for her family and cooking traditional Sunday Italian dinners. She enjoyed bowling, bocce ball, gardening, trips to Reno and family gatherings. She loved her pets, especially her cats, which provided her great company.

Survivors include her three children Donna (Ralph) Haslam, Patricia (Tom) Hough and John Jr. (Irene ) Soletti and her sister Rosemond Thompson. She has four grandchildren, Dennis, Daniel, Alan and Matthew and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Soletti Sr., her parents and her sister Juanita Lorraine.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Weed. Memorial contributions can be made to the Weed Cemetery, c/o Zoe Rosseto or a charity of your choice.

Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com.